1. All national character. Words of the basic word stock de- note the most common things and phenomena of the world around us, which are indispensable to all the people who speak the language. They include words relating to the following respects: Natural phenomena: rain, snow, fire, water...
Taking its name from an Arabic word meaning “blustering” or “blowing,” haboob refers to a dry wind that blows across deserts, dustbowls, and other arid regions often at great speed, forming vast sandstorms as it goes. Haboobs are typically caused by the collapse of a cold front of ai...
the word⇒the proper or most fitting expression:cold is not the word for it, it's freezing! upon my word!⇒ archaicon my honour an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc word for word⇒(of a report, transcription, etc) using exactly the same words as those employed in the situatio...
20. the word the proper or most fitting expression: cold is not the word for it, it's freezing!. 21. upon my word! a. archaic on my honour b. an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc 22. word for word a. (of a report, transcription, etc) using exactly the same words as...
Words … like bits of cold wind —Mary Hedin (She dealt her) words like blades —Emily Dickinson Words, like butterflies, stagger from his lips —John Updike Words, like glass, obscure when they do not aid vision —Joseph Joubet Words … limp and clear like a jellyfish … hard and mea...
cold open (noun): a scene, sketch, etc., that appears at the start of a show or film, often before the title sequence or credits, especially to hook viewers into the story cosplay (verb): to dress up in costume as (a character, esp. from anime, manga, video games, etc.); to ...
Known as "the spring that breathes" This "rhythmic spring" is clear, ice-cold water and runs for close to 18 minutes at a time. The water then begins to subside and gradually stops for 15-20minutes. The spring is most active in the late summer. ...
Fustigate: to beat with or as if with a short heavy club Gadabout: a habitual pleasure-seeker Gaiety: state of being lighthearted or cheerful Gambol: run or jump about playfully Gasconade: extravagant boasting Gauche: lacking ease or grace Gelid: icy, extremely cold Geodesic: of or denoting ...
chaos agent 1960s sow confusion and start fights, among the side one is supposedly on; the origin of the term was the Get Smart television comedy about the Cold War[37] chaperone 1720 care and well-being of youths overseen by adults charisma 1930 literally "a gift from God", charisma...
"That was one sockdolager of a punch that knocked the heavyweight champion out cold." (noun) 1. A strong, decisive, final blow; a finisher. 2. Something or someone outstanding or exceptional. juggernaut (noun) An overwhelming or unstoppable force that smashes everything in its path. ...